I tend to see fall as a new beginning, but I was recently reminded that we're nearing the end of the year. As in, sooner than later, I'll be writing 2015 on calendars, checks, and stationery as well. Can you believe that this year has flown by so quickly?
So with only a few months left in the year (has it really sunk into your mind yet?), I've decided to make my fourth quarter goals list, as inspired by Kenzie at Hello, Neverland.
1. CONTINUE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. It sounds vague but seeing as full is my word for the year, that's one of my top priorities.
2. GET BACK TO RUNNING. I've had to take a break because of my knee but I've really missed my weekend morning runs and am hoping to get a few more in the mix before it gets dark and rainy.
3. FOCUS ON SELF-CARE. I'm quite terrible at it (blog post to come!) and it's something I've noticed runs in the female side of the family. But a wise mentor reminded me that if I want to take care of others, I need to also take care of myself.
4. FINISH READING BOOKS. I have so many books on my shelf that I have yet to start and finishing at least one is on my to-do list. And yes, I do like to make achievable (aka easy/lame) goals.
5. MAKE THE MOST OF MY "HOME." A lot of you know that I still live at home and while I can't really claim my home as "my home" I can still contribute and make the most of it. For me, that means helping out with chores, walking the dog, or just hanging out with my family.
What are your goals for the rest of the year?
Now my goal is to learn how to make a cut-out text over image graphic like that!! So cool. I'm getting back to running after injury too and have really been missing it - we just have to remember to take it slow, but won't it be great to get out there on the crisp fall mornings again? Love this rest-of-the-year goals idea.
ReplyDeleteOk so I know I'm a kinda flaky in the blog world, but this finish-reading-books is a goal of mine as well. I'm thinking virtual book club should be in the works soon. :)
ReplyDeleteTo finish reading books and to finish writing a MG book.
ReplyDeletethis year really has flown by - i ust can't believe it!
ReplyDeletei love your list! there is just something about embracing ALL OF THOSE THINGS! and you can do it - embracing life to the fullest, running! self-care! it is so good and so needed! i'm also bad at finishing certain books. and yay for homes! enjoy where you are right now!
I love the idea of re-evaluating your goals before the year is over! I might need to do that :-) And I love what you said about needing to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. It's so true!! Excited to read your self-care post :-)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love the picture at the top of this post! Tell me how you did that, please?
ReplyDeleteSecond...I discovered Hello Neverland earlier this year (June, maybe?) and Kenzie has such a great space!!! I pretty much only make quarterly goals too. :)
All of your goals are great! I especially love that last one. It is so easy to let homemaking become a "someday" thing for those of us who do don't have our "own" place. I've found that helping out a ton and asking if I can take over/do more in certain areas (I'm the seasonal decoration committee, amongst other things) really makes it feel a little more "mine". I've also started working really hard to make my room feel like home again. :)
i love the picture as well. How did you do that?
ReplyDeleteOh running, i should start that up again. I haven't done it in so long!
I'm always inspired to reset my goals once fall comes around!
ReplyDeleteMy big one right now is portfolio building! I want to have done at least three or four portrait sessions by December. I just keep ending up cramming my days with other things. :( So I guess another goal will be to somehow become a better time manager!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I've been wanting to make those kinds of graphics with my photos FOREVER, so you're not alone! I was actually playing around with PicMonkey and ended up testing out the different ways to play with the fonts and used Overlay as the option. And then I added an overlay myself (using a faded shape over the image) and came up with this. It likely makes NO sense, but that's how I did it (for free!). :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you are soooo right. I'm hoping to get in a little run/jog this weekend (or later this week maybe) because I've missed the feeling of running, you know? I'm not a great runner, but I realllly love the feeling of running and definitely miss it! And like you said, a run during a crisp fall morning sounds PERFECT. Just perfect.
You should totally make you own rest-of-the-year goals list! I'd love to see what you choose!
YESSSSSS. Let's do it! I would so love to read a book alongside you! Meg (Me with the Three) and I and another blogger named Christine want to read Grace for the Good Girl by Emily Freeman. Have you read that one?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who wants to finish reading books! I have way too many to finish and I cannot wait to finally finish them all. :) What are MG books? I'm super intrigued that you're writing a book!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? I was writing the date and couldn't believe that we're already into the 10th month of the year. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I didn't really think about these goals being related to embracing life. But they really are! :)
I thought it was a brilliant idea, too! I think it's a lot of fun and I'd love to see what you have on your list.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad you agree on the concept of self-care. It's something I have a realllly hard time with (especially at work) and yet it's something I'm also learning is critical if I want to do a good job. I'm hoping to publish the post next week so stay tuned! :)
Thanks!! It was actually a lucky discovery on PicMonkey! I feel like I should do a tutorial because it's really hard to explain in text. :) Buuuut, when adding text to the photo, I selected Overlay on the font and then added my own overlay (that was faded) over the image. Likely makes NO sense, but I say experiment and see what happens!
ReplyDeleteAnd Kenzie definitely has a great space! I love finding bloggers who not only share original content but share tips and resources, too. I'm excited to learn more about her (I just discovered her blog last week!). :)
I'm also glad you can relate to making your right-now home a HOME. I've definitely tried to put things off for the someday home, but I figure why not make the most of what I've got now instead of waiting for who knows when? And I love that my mom turns to me for help for decorating because I love that kind of stuff! :)
Thanks, Britney! It was actually a little experimenting that I did on PicMonkey that produced that little image. :) I was using the fonts and then found the Overlay option for fonts. And then I added an overlay myself (using a faded shape over the image) and came up with this. It likely makes NO sense, but that's how I did it (for free!). :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I haven't gone running a few weeks (or month?!?), too! I'm hoping my knee is good to go now and am hoping for the chance to go soon! I miss the feeling of a good run!
Me, too! There's something about fall that is so new for me--maybe it's the teacher in me? :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's a great one! I've been wanting to build my portfolio for awhile now and would loooove to have you take my photos. If only we lived closer! :) I hope you get a chance to schedule some soon! I think you mentioned you might have the opportunity to with a blogger or something. Did you get a chance to?
ReplyDeleteAnd girl, being a better time manager goes for all of us. There are not enough hours in the day (especially on weekends!). :)
They are middle grade. I know I can't wait to finish my too.
ReplyDeleteI will try to figure it out! I think a tutorial would be a SUPER popular post. You should definitely write one up. After all, I know that you have ALL kinds of time on your hands right now. lol? ;) Seriously though, that post would go places!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love Kenzie's posts on writing topics and she also has a lot of helpful and inspiring things to say about the actual blogging process. I'm still discovering things on her site.
I was thinking about the "home" part of our conversation last night as I made dinner...It helps to know that we don't have to have our hands on EVERYTHING, and that certain things may drive us nuts (the constant state of ick in the kitchen sink, for example), but we can offer to put our touches on things. :) I love that you know exactly what I'm talking about and that your Mom comes to you for help decorating. These years truly are GOLDEN! :)
~ Victoria
www.myjourneyforhim.blogspot.com
Oh, cool! That's really neat! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, how did you know I have ALLL the time in the world for stuff like that? But seriously, I am hoping to get a chance to write tutorials and such. It's not my forte, but we'll see! Let's just say it could definitely get wordy, haha.
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally get what you mean about the home-thing. I definitely have my ticks (cluttered spaces, for one) but it's definitely reminded me of all the little differences people have! :)
lol! I'm glad you saw through my sarcasm! :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely am sarcastic more often than not so that's exactly how I saw it! :)
ReplyDeleteSelf-care has definitely been one of my priorities these last few years. While it sometimes looks like treating myself to a facial or manicure, it's often as simple as curling up on the couch with a good book and hot tea with my phone in the other room.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Self-care is something I actually have to start focusing on because I don't want to wear thin in my work (or blog for the matter) because I'm not taking the time to take care of myself. Often times, self-care for me looks a lot like reading (blogs included!) and listening to music or watching TV. I hope you get a chance for some self-care this weekend!
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